Migratory Birds

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STEP 1.  Will the proposed action or activity result in a migratory bird or any part, nest or egg of the bird, being pursued, hunted, taken, captured, or killed, or will it result in an attempt to take, capture kill or possessed a migratory bird or any part, nest or egg? 

NO [  ]                YES [  ]

1. If your answer is “No,” additional evaluation is not needed concerning migratory birds.  Document the finding, including the reasons, on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

2. If your answer is "Yes,” go to step 2.

STEP 2.  Can the proposed action be modified to avoid the effects?

NO [  ]         YES [  ]

1. If your answer is "No,” document the effects, including the reasons, on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent. After discussing the situation with the client, indicate on the NRCS-CPA-52 which of the following options will be pursued:

• The client will obtain a permit from FWS before the action is implemented; or

• an alternative conservation system will be implemented that avoids the effect; or

• NRCS will terminate assistance. If assistance is terminated, indicate the circumstances on the NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent or contact the NRCS State office for assistance.

2. If your answer is "Yes,” modify the alternative and repeat step 1.

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